Game Development Using Python [OP] - Softcover

Parker, James R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1683921801 ISBN 13: 9781683921806

Publisher: Mercury Learning and Information, 2019

Synopsis

This book will guide you through the basic game development process using Python, covering game topics including graphics, sound, artificial intelligence, animation, game engines, etc. Real games are created as you work through the text and significant parts of a game engine are built and made available for download. The companion disc contains all of the resources described in the book, e.g. example code, game assets, video/sound editing software, and color figures. Instructor resources are available for use as a textbook.

 Features:

• Teaches basic game development concepts using Python including graphics, sound, artificial intelligence, animation, game engines, collision detection, Web-based games, and more
• Includes a companion disc with example code, games assets, and color figures

Companion files are available for downloading with order number/proof of purchase by writing to the publisher at info@merclearning.com.

About this title

About the Author

James R. Parker is a professor of Art and Digital Media at the University of Calgary. His areas of research include computer games and media art, computer simulation, and educational technology. Dr. Parker is the author of several texts, including:  Introduction to Game Development (Mercury Learning), The Guide to Simulations and Games (Wiley) and Algorithms for Image Processing and Computer Vision, 2/E (Wiley).

Edition details

• Publisher: Mercury Learning and Information
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1683921801
• ISBN 13: 9781683921806
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 500